fall-out
noun
1.
the settling to the ground of airborne particles ejected into the atmosphere from the earth by explosions, eruptions, forest fires, etc., especially such settling from nuclear explosions (radioactive fallout) Compare rainout.
2.
the particles themselves. Compare rainout.
3.
an unexpected or incidental effect, outcome, or product: the psychological fallout of being obese.
4.
effects; results: emotional fallout from a divorce.
Also, fall-out.
Origin:
1945–50; noun use of verb phrase fall out
1945–50; noun use of verb phrase fall out
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fallout (ˈfɔːlˌaʊt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the descent of solid material in the atmosphere onto the earth, esp of radioactive material following a nuclear explosion |
| 2. | any solid particles that so descend |
| 3. | informal side-effects; secondary consequences |
| —vb | |
| 4. | informal to quarrel or disagree |
| 5. | (intr) to happen or occur |
| 6. | military to leave a parade or disciplinary formation |
| —sentence substitute | |
| 7. | military the order to leave a parade or disciplinary formation |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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